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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such insolence.
(b) Such laziness.
(c) Such industriousness.
(d) Such happiness.

2. What does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?
(a) Bert is moving back north.
(b) Bert has not yet arrived home.
(c) He has seen Bert using the front door.
(d) Bert already took Sallie's luggage out the front door.

3. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?
(a) The Colonel's kindness.
(b) The children's true parentage.
(c) How much money the schooling will cost.
(d) That she does not want to be a teacher.

4. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) William.
(b) Sam.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Norwood.

5. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?
(a) He will be in jail for some time.
(b) It will be costly to bail him out.
(c) His case could go to trial.
(d) There is a good chance the white men might break into the jail and lynch him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?

2. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

3. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?

4. Who is Sam?

5. What is Bert telling everyone?

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